Just a feel good post on your thoughts on our great city being the best in the world. . .
London - Best city in the world ?
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copper12
, Apr 17 2012 09:03 PM
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#2
Posted 17 April 2012 - 09:06 PM
I think New York is the best city in the world.
Don't worry, I'll show myself the door.
Don't worry, I'll show myself the door.
#4
Posted 17 April 2012 - 09:16 PM
I still think it is....
To be honest anyone who thinks any of the problems we have are unique to London what kind of rose-tinted glasses do you look at the rest of the world through??
To be honest anyone who thinks any of the problems we have are unique to London what kind of rose-tinted glasses do you look at the rest of the world through??
#5
Posted 17 April 2012 - 09:39 PM
Well it's funny that London is ranked amongst the worst capital cities in the EU for it's quality of life http://www.dailymail...U-capitals.html
It's also ranked as one of the worst cities in the world for getting lost in
http://www.metro.co....or-getting-lost
Do I feel all rosy and nostalgic about it - not really. But it's my city and there is still something that I enjoy about working in it. Especially when you see a police vehicle on the opposite side of the River on a blue light run with the lights reflecting off the water and you find yourself wondering where they are going too, what they are going to do when they get there and why aren't I with them !!
It's also ranked as one of the worst cities in the world for getting lost in
http://www.metro.co....or-getting-lost
Do I feel all rosy and nostalgic about it - not really. But it's my city and there is still something that I enjoy about working in it. Especially when you see a police vehicle on the opposite side of the River on a blue light run with the lights reflecting off the water and you find yourself wondering where they are going too, what they are going to do when they get there and why aren't I with them !!
#6
Posted 17 April 2012 - 09:50 PM
I think you could argue it's one of the world's great cities, but without visiting all the other cities of the world and fully evaluating them I wouldn't go so far as to claim that it's the best. It certainly isn't perfect.
#8
Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:40 PM
I've always been rather proud of the fact that i cannot get lost in London.
However, Stratford underground station
However, Stratford underground station
#9
Posted 17 April 2012 - 10:42 PM
I'm glad I managed to escape London at an early age, I couldn't live there now. Country living is much better!
#12
Posted 17 April 2012 - 11:44 PM
Which bodes well for Birmingham, if that's the caseManchester puts London to shame
#13
Posted 17 April 2012 - 11:45 PM
London is a great city if you stick to certain areas, it's the same as any major city. Paris has some outer city issues as does Washington DC which is one of the most dangerous "feeling" places I've ever been to.
New York is a fantastic place to go for me though. I've been many times and rarely ever felt uncomfortable there. Then again, NYC isn't a particularly big place in comparison to many major cities.
New York is a fantastic place to go for me though. I've been many times and rarely ever felt uncomfortable there. Then again, NYC isn't a particularly big place in comparison to many major cities.
#14
Posted 17 April 2012 - 11:46 PM
Which bodes well for Birmingham, if that's the case
Birmingham's just a shame.
#15
Posted 17 April 2012 - 11:55 PM
Nowhere more fun to get lost in, and at least its not some sterile toast rack. This place has character!Well it's funny that London is ranked amongst the worst capital cities in the EU for it's quality of life http://www.dailymail...U-capitals.html
It's also ranked as one of the worst cities in the world for getting lost in
http://www.metro.co....or-getting-lost
Do I feel all rosy and nostalgic about it - not really. But it's my city and there is still something that I enjoy about working in it. Especially when you see a police vehicle on the opposite side of the River on a blue light run with the lights reflecting off the water and you find yourself wondering where they are going too, what they are going to do when they get there and why aren't I with them !!
#16
Posted 18 April 2012 - 12:31 AM
Just a feel good post on your thoughts on our great city being the best in the world. . .
Seriously? Have you been to the capital lately? Its awful.
#17
Posted 18 April 2012 - 12:40 AM
Standing by for incoming from fellow Merseysiders, but I absolutely love London and miss it greatly. I have been up in Merseyside for over 6 months now and its not until you leave the big smoke you realise how good you had it.
#18
Posted 18 April 2012 - 07:46 AM
I only moved to London for work! I'm a country girl at heart and always will be, so probably not the best person to judge the best city.
However I am quite a big fan of Brussels.
However I am quite a big fan of Brussels.
#19
Posted 18 April 2012 - 07:52 AM
Hong Kong is one of the greatest cities in the world and has my vote - London certainly doesnt...
#20
Posted 18 April 2012 - 07:54 AM
I've always been rather proud of the fact that i cannot get lost in London.
However, Stratford underground station
I remember the original Stratford Station, the one who's ticket hall is still there but now buried underground!
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 09:59 AM
Standing by for incoming from fellow Merseysiders, but I absolutely love London and miss it greatly. I have been up in Merseyside for over 6 months now and its not until you leave the big smoke you realise how good you had it.
Very true. It can be frustrating sometimes living here, but each time I go back up north for a few days I just want to be straight back down here.
#22
Posted 18 April 2012 - 10:28 AM
The grass is always greener springs to mind...
Visiting other cities for a weekend or even a week isn't the same as living there for the length of time we spend in London.
It's interesting that generally tourists coming here rate London, particularly the tube, higher than Londoners do themselves.
Visiting other cities for a weekend or even a week isn't the same as living there for the length of time we spend in London.
It's interesting that generally tourists coming here rate London, particularly the tube, higher than Londoners do themselves.
#23
Posted 18 April 2012 - 11:07 AM
I haven't seen enough cities around the world to make an educated opinion. Out of all the one's I've been to though it is certainly in my top 5.
#24
Posted 18 April 2012 - 12:48 PM
The grass is always greener springs to mind...
Visiting other cities for a weekend or even a week isn't the same as living there for the length of time we spend in London.
It's interesting that generally tourists coming here rate London, particularly the tube, higher than Londoners do themselves.
Totally agree with the grass sentiment.
However, the tube thing is probably because they won't have to use it day in, day out, most likely won't have to deal with severe delays, and don't have to cram on it during rush hour to get to work every day! It is also the most expensive underground network in the world I believe.
#25
Posted 18 April 2012 - 02:02 PM
Totally agree with the grass sentiment.
However, the tube thing is probably because they won't have to use it day in, day out, most likely won't have to deal with severe delays, and don't have to cram on it during rush hour to get to work every day! It is also the most expensive underground network in the world I believe.
Or maybe they realise that Londoners are spoilt with the tube. They have trains every couple of minutes, whereas most other people the best they could hope for is 10 minute intervals. And buses, londoners are spoilt with buses.
Trust me, if London's transport network was like most cities it would be far worse...
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